Curtain-pole.



J. P. REED. CURTAIN POLE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 5, 19.07.

911,444. 4 Patented Feb. 2, 1909.

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'I s'rATEs JAMES P.-REED, OF IRONDALE, OHIO.

CURTAIN-POLE Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Feb. 2, 1909.

Application filed June 5, 1907. Serial No. 377,377.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, JAMEs P. REED, a citizen of the United States of America, residing at Irondale, in the county of Jeiferson and State of Ohio, have invented certain new-and useful Improvements in Curtain-Poles, of which the following is a specification, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawing.

This invention relates to improvementsin curtain poles, and the invention has for its object to provide a simple and inexpensive twopart p0 e, either part ofwhich can be swung from a window frame, to permit of easy access being had to the frame and curtains suspended from the parts of the pole.

My invention aims to provide a pole consisting of comparatively few parts, easily and quickly assembled to produce a rigid 'struc ture capable of sustaining considerable weight. To this end, I construct my pole of two hinged parts or sections, which are made of paper-metch tubular card-board or metal, accordin to its use and ones esthetic taste. The two hinged arts of a pole are suitably supported centra y of a window frame, to permit of being swungoutwardl with ease and readiness when it is desired to cleanse the curtains or the window and window frame. I

The detailed construction entering into my invention will be hereinafter more fully described and then specifically pointed out in the appended claims.

Referring to the drawings forming a part of this specification, Figure l is a front elevation of a curtain pole constructed in accordance with my invention. Fig. 2 is an elevation of a bracket for supporting the pole. Fig. 3 is a lan of the pole, partly in section. Fig. 4 is a 'ront elevation of a pole, illustrating a modified form, and Fig. 5 is a cross sectional view of the same.

To put my invention into practice, I construct the curtain'pole of two cylindrical blocks 1, each carrying a hinge member 2 connected by a pintle 3. The pintle 3 serves functionally for hinging members 2 between the arallel arms 4 of an angular bracket '5, whio is adapted to be secured by a suitable clamp 6 and screws 7, to a window frame 8, preferably central of the upper rail of said frame.

Upon each one of the blocks 1 is mounted a tubular rod 9 made of papier-mach, metal or an inexpensive and durable material. The outer ends of the tubular rods 9 are provided with ornamental plugs 10, said plugs fitting in the ends of the rods and imparting a finished appearance to the pole.

In Figs. land 5 of the drawings, I have illustrated slotted tubular metallic rods 11 as having their inner ends bent to provide the hinge members 2, while their outer ends are inclosed by ornamental metallic caps 12.

Of course it will be understood that various materials can be employed for making the tubular rods or parts of my pole, and that the same can be suitably supported from a window frame and can be of any desired length.

Having thus described my invention, what Iclaim is 1. Ina curtain pole, the combination with a window frame, of a bracket supported centrally therefrom, hinged blocks pivotally connected to said bracket, tubular rods mounted upon said blocks, and plugs carried by the free ends of said rods.

2. In a curtain pole, the combination with a bracket, hinged blocks pivotally connected to said bracket, and tubular rods carried by said blocks.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

JAMES P. REED.

Witnesses:

JENNIE MOBANE, JAMEs E. PAISLEY. 

